Episodes

  • EP 304 - Best Routine After 50, ABC, Explosive Training, Overhead Press, Easy Meals & More

    EP 304 - Best Routine After 50, ABC, Explosive Training, Overhead Press, Easy Meals & More
    Jun 19 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    00:42 - Doing ABC Long Term?!
    09:15 - Best Routine After 50
    19:01 - Building a Big Overhead Press by Age 30
    27:03 - Why Some Movements Feel Strong and Others Don’t
    35:01 - Using Chains for Strength Training and Longevity
    40:08 - Easy Meals for Busy People
    46:20 - Morning vs Afternoon Training for Strength Gains
    51:07 - Dan John on Coaching Your Own Kids
    56:36 - Adding Explosive Training into Your Routine
    01:01:24 - The Best Way to Get Stronger After 60

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • EP 303 - Strength Standards, Presses & Carries, Building Strength, Beginner Tips & More

    EP 303 - Strength Standards, Presses & Carries, Building Strength, Beginner Tips & More
    Jun 12 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    00:37 - Determining Strength Standards for Athletes
    16:09 - Best Manual Labor Backgrounds for Building Strength
    20:18 - Adding More Pull Movements to Simple Programs
    25:51 - Learning Movement Techniques Safely with Light Weights
    31:04 - Presses and Carries for Endurance Athletes in Season

    ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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    35 mins
  • EP 302 - Minimalist Program, MMS, KB Snatch, Summer Program, Mobility Work, Loaded Carries

    EP 302 - Minimalist Program, MMS, KB Snatch, Summer Program, Mobility Work, Loaded Carries
    Jun 5 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    01:37 - Going Easier on Your Joints After 30?
    07:58 - Press Progression Options in ABF
    12:04 - Adding Isometrics to Your Program
    17:01 - Most Efficient Way of Doing Mobility Work
    25:03 - Minimalist Program for Glutes and Half-Bodyweight Press
    31:34 - Minimalist Program for Strong Legs
    35:37 - Best Summer Program
    38:19 - Using the Kettlebell Floor Press for Easy Strength
    41:31 - Replacing Squats with Loaded Carries?
    45:08 - Mass Made Simple with Kettlebells for Bodybuilding
    50:02 - Improving Your Kettlebell Snatch

    ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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    57 mins
  • EP 301 - Park Bench Program, Easy Strength, Sleep, Barbell vs. Kettlebell ABF, Curls & More

    EP 301 - Park Bench Program, Easy Strength, Sleep, Barbell vs. Kettlebell ABF, Curls & More
    May 29 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    00:36 - Park Bench FAT LOSS Program with the 24KG Kettlebell
    11:20 - Combining Easy Strength with “Bro Split”
    19:10 - Dan John on Training for Real World Strength
    26:59 - The Effect of Program Switches on Athlete Development
    37:07 - Dan John on Sleeping 12 Hours a Day Challenge
    44:04 - Barbell vs. Kettlebell ABF
    46:19 - Doing Curls for ABF

    ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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    49 mins
  • EP 300 - Interview + Combining Strength & Endurance, Getting Stronger, ABF, Loaded Carries

    EP 300 - Interview + Combining Strength & Endurance, Getting Stronger, ABF, Loaded Carries
    May 22 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    02:21 - Best Way to Add Suitcase Carries to ABF Without Overdoing It
    10:40 - Dan John on the Evolutionary "Why" of Muscle Hypertrophy
    18:06 - Best Way to Build Muscle Without Compromising Daily Energy
    22:25 - Combining Strength & Endurance for 50-Year-Olds
    26:52 - Things Dan Misses About Pre-Internet Lifting Culture
    37:51 - Interview with Brian Intro
    39:40 - What Did Dan Learn About Himself After 300 Episodes?
    46:50 - How Does Dan Stop People from Quitting?
    51:29 - How Did Dan Teach Himself to Act Patient?
    01:00:17 - Dan John’s Origin Story
    01:06:59 - Dan’s Perspective on Why Does Fitness Matter?
    01:12:05 - Dan John on The Pressure to Chase Extreme Lifting Results?
    01:18:47 - Do Heavy Workouts Still Give Dan a Buzz?
    01:21:10 - How Does Getting Stronger Change People?
    01:27:52 - Why Is Strongman More Meaningful Than Bodybuilding?
    01:32:13 - How Does Dan Set Goals?
    01:36:51 - Which Non-Fitness Book Shaped Dan’s Coaching Most?

    ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • EP 299 - Best Strength Program, Squats, Easy Strength ABF, Strength Standards, & More

    EP 299 - Best Strength Program, Squats, Easy Strength ABF, Strength Standards, & More
    May 15 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    01:24 - Doing Squats for Getting Stronger?!
    10:15 - Tracking Progress in Subjective Fields
    18:49 - Strength Standards for ABC & The Press Challenge
    23:41 - ABF with 2,3,5,10 Rep Scheme
    27:13 - Dan John's Favorite Version of The Sword in the Stone
    31:58 - Adapting Armor Building Formula to Your Busy Schedule
    38:17 - Alternating Exercises in Easy Strength
    42:02 - Best Short Workouts for Busy and Tired People
    46:03 - Best Strength Program for Athletes Over 50

    ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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    56 mins
  • EP 298 - Using KBs Without Ballistics, 10k Swing Challenge, ABF, Trap Bar Deadlifts & More

    EP 298 - Using KBs Without Ballistics, 10k Swing Challenge, ABF, Trap Bar Deadlifts & More
    May 8 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    00:39 - Best Ways to Use the Landmine for Presses
    04:26 - Becoming a Trainer After 60
    12:09 - Modifying the 10k Swing Challenge
    15:56 - Armor Building Formula for Runners
    19:40 - Using Kettlebells Without Ballistics
    24:28 - Trap Bar Deadlift for Lifters Over 60

    ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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    31 mins
  • EP 297 - Superhero Training Program, Squats, Minimalist Workout, Increasing KB Weight

    EP 297 - Superhero Training Program, Squats, Minimalist Workout, Increasing KB Weight
    May 1 2025
    00:00 - Intro
    01:07 - Superhero Training Program by Dan John
    14:15 - Best Training for a 49-Year-Old Fireman
    26:01 - Adding Cardio to Perfect Workout
    33:32 - Increasing Kettlebell Weight on ABC
    39:26 - Dan John’s Favorite Shoes
    44:19 - Doing Squats with Bad Mobility or Injury
    49:09 - One Lift a Day with Just Three Lifts?

    ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com.
    ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group.
    ► Go to ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.
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    52 mins
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